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twotimesadingo · 10-27-2004, 02:27 AM

Absolutely the biggest problem is the lack of friends in the immediate vicinity. And having the idea that your ten-year old will want to play with his six-year old brother, much less the two-year old toddler is inimical to solving the you're dilemma. Before you can determine activities, you need to line your kids up with at least one friend their age. If it takes hopping in a car for an hour every day to truck your kids about to other houses - or to bring kids to yours - you need to saddle up and do it. It is the epitome of unfair to restrict the things that keep them occupied if you know they have no other option which they enjoy.
The point here is that the things you enjoyed as a kid don't mean diddly. They like what they like. What you want to do is provide options and environment. And, as mentioned, the first step here is people with whom your children can enjoy new experiences. How you solve that... no idea. Someone mentioned a neighborhood barbeque, but that doesn't seem like it'll do much if you're in the ritzy section of town. I'm sure there are ways, however..

I'm only twenty-one, so I can't say much from a parent's perspective - in fact, I can't say anything - but I can give you some advice that's only a decade or so old.

Sillygirl mentioned a trampoline. Trampolines are the shizne. Seriously. But, they need company. I can't jump solo on a trampoline for more than ten minutes without being bored.
Someone mentioned guns. If they're guys, they'll like guns. It actually will translate well from some of the videogames I'm sure they play. But again, company is a necessity.
Wiffleball. There's not a person in the world who doesn't enjoy wiffleball. This is a fact. Granted, some people don't know they like wiffleball, but that's because they haven't been in the correct wiffleball environment. The rule here is to add: (5) friends of various ages, (2) parents, (1) giant pitcher of lemonade, (3) pizzas, (1) setting sun and cool summer night, (1) stereo in which the team at bat can choose the music.

Etc, etc. The real point here is that they need some close friends. Even one for each child will get them through years. Everyday from age 9 to 16 (I was the first to get a car) I rode my bike at least 2.5 miles to see one friend or another.

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10-27-2004, 02:27 AM	#28 (permalink)
twotimesadingo Psycho Location: that place with the thing	Absolutely the biggest problem is the lack of friends in the immediate vicinity. And having the idea that your ten-year old will want to play with his six-year old brother, much less the two-year old toddler is inimical to solving the you're dilemma. Before you can determine activities, you need to line your kids up with at least one friend their age. If it takes hopping in a car for an hour every day to truck your kids about to other houses - or to bring kids to yours - you need to saddle up and do it. It is the epitome of unfair to restrict the things that keep them occupied if you know they have no other option which they enjoy. The point here is that the things you enjoyed as a kid don't mean diddly. They like what they like. What you want to do is provide options and environment. And, as mentioned, the first step here is people with whom your children can enjoy new experiences. How you solve that... no idea. Someone mentioned a neighborhood barbeque, but that doesn't seem like it'll do much if you're in the ritzy section of town. I'm sure there are ways, however.. I'm only twenty-one, so I can't say much from a parent's perspective - in fact, I can't say anything - but I can give you some advice that's only a decade or so old. Sillygirl mentioned a trampoline. Trampolines are the shizne. Seriously. But, they need company. I can't jump solo on a trampoline for more than ten minutes without being bored. Someone mentioned guns. If they're guys, they'll like guns. It actually will translate well from some of the videogames I'm sure they play. But again, company is a necessity. Wiffleball. There's not a person in the world who doesn't enjoy wiffleball. This is a fact. Granted, some people don't know they like wiffleball, but that's because they haven't been in the correct wiffleball environment. The rule here is to add: (5) friends of various ages, (2) parents, (1) giant pitcher of lemonade, (3) pizzas, (1) setting sun and cool summer night, (1) stereo in which the team at bat can choose the music. Etc, etc. The real point here is that they need some close friends. Even one for each child will get them through years. Everyday from age 9 to 16 (I was the first to get a car) I rode my bike at least 2.5 miles to see one friend or another. edited: i'm a moron who misplaces modifiers. __________________ I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and all your demons. I'll be the one to protect you from a will to survive and voice of reason. I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and your choices, son. They're one and the same I must isolate you, isolate and save you from yourself." - A Perfect Circle Last edited by twotimesadingo; 10-27-2004 at 02:31 AM..